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signed · Maine · House Jul 1, 2025

LD 977: Resolve, Requiring The Maine Health Data Organization To Develop A Plan For Measuring Gaps In Home And Community-Based Services

LD 977 requires Maine's Health Data Organization to create a plan for measuring the gap between approved home and community-based services (like those under MaineCare) and the actual services people receive. It directs the organization to use existing data from MaineCare and state programs to develop an annual measurement system that meets federal requirements. The organization must submit a report by January 15, 2026, detailing available data, gaps, costs, and recommendations for ongoing tracking. This affects MaineCare beneficiaries and state-funded program participants by establishing a standardized way to track service delivery.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires MaineCare service gap measurement to improve delivery, aligning with healthcare strengthening goals through data-driven oversight.90% confidence
Sally Cluchey (D)
signed · Maine · House Jul 1, 2025

LD 82: An Act To Amend The Workers' Compensation Laws By Extending Indefinitely The Presumption Applying To Law Enforcement Officers, Corrections Officers, E-9-1-1 Dispatchers, Firefighters And Emergency Medical Services Persons Diagnosed With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

LD 82 extends a permanent presumption in Maine's workers' compensation law that automatically considers post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) work-related for certain public safety workers. This applies to law enforcement officers, corrections officers, E-9-1-1 dispatchers, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel diagnosed with PTSD. Currently, this presumption was set to expire on October 1, 2025, but the bill removes that expiration date. As a result, these workers no longer need to prove their PTSD was caused by job duties to qualify for compensation benefits.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends permanent workers' compensation presumption for law enforcement/corrections personnel with PTSD, directly supporting public safety workers within the criminal justice system.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends automatic workers' comp coverage for PTSD (mental health) for first responders, strengthening healthcare access without proving work connection.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends permanent presumption for PTSD compensation for public safety workers, removing expiration to protect their workers' comp benefits under Labor & Employment protections.95% confidence
Kristi Mathieson (D) · 4 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · Senate Jul 1, 2025

LD 787: An Act To Clarify Residency Requirements For And Provide Funding To The Maine School Of Science And Mathematics

LD 787 clarifies residency rules for Maine School of Science and Mathematics (MSSM) students and provides dedicated funding. It changes eligibility from requiring 6 months of Maine residency before application to requiring residency at the start of the academic year for which funding is requested. The bill allocates $650,000 annually ($400,000 for administrative operations, $250,000 for financial aid) to support in-state students with demonstrated financial need for room and board expenses. This directly affects Maine students applying to MSSM, making residency requirements more flexible while ensuring ongoing funding for the school's operations and student support.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $650k annual funding for MSSM operations and financial aid, clarifying residency to expand access for in-state students with financial need.90% confidence
Nicole Grohoski (D) · 9 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · House Jul 1, 2025

LD 1270: An Act To Establish The Department Of Energy Resources

LD 1270 establishes the Department of Energy Resources in Maine by creating the positions of Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Energy Resources. The bill amends Maine's salary structure to include these roles in the appropriate pay ranges and designates the Commissioner as an ex officio nonvoting director on the Maine Technology Institute's board. This legislation sets up the foundational organizational structure for the new department within the state government without detailing specific policy programs or operational duties.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates dedicated state department for energy resources, establishing organizational structure to advance energy policy and infrastructure management.95% confidence
Gerry Runte (D) · 7 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · Senate Jul 1, 2025

LD 143: An Act To Improve Women'S Health And Economic Security By Funding Family Planning Services

LD 143 establishes a dedicated fund within Maine's Department of Health and Human Services to maintain statewide access to family planning services. The bill allocates $6.18 million annually from the General Fund to be distributed as a single grant to a qualified provider selected through a competitive request for proposals. This provider will manage and oversee the delivery of family planning services across the state, including coordination with subrecipients. The fund is designed to ensure ongoing, non-lapsing funding for these services without replacing existing funding sources.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $6.18M annually from General Fund to fund family planning services, increasing public health program funding.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $6.18M annually to fund family planning services, ensuring statewide healthcare access under Women's Health as specified in bill subjects.95% confidence
Teresa Pierce (D) · 8 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · Senate Jul 1, 2025

LD 692: An Act To Increase Support For Statewide Emergency Broadcast Messaging

This bill allocates $350,000 annually from the General Fund to Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation to align state funding with existing legal requirements for statewide emergency broadcast messaging. It directly supports the public safety infrastructure that delivers emergency alerts to residents during crises. The key mechanism is a dedicated, ongoing funding stream to ensure consistent coverage for emergency communications. This policy change updates financial support to match statutory obligations without altering broadcast procedures or public safety protocols.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $350k annually from General Fund to fund emergency broadcast messaging, strengthening public safety infrastructure through dedicated budgetary support.95% confidence
Teresa Pierce (D) · 5 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · Senate Jul 1, 2025

LD 698: An Act To Sustain Emergency Homeless Shelters In Maine

LD 698 provides annual funding of $5 million from the General Fund to support emergency homeless shelters across Maine for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years. This bill directly affects emergency homeless shelters by guaranteeing stable, ongoing financial support to maintain operations. The key mechanism is a dedicated state appropriation that ensures shelters receive consistent funding without requiring annual legislative approval.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5M annual state funding for emergency homeless shelters, directly increasing public service appropriations under budget/funding category.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides $5M annual funding for emergency homeless shelters, directly addressing homelessness and sustaining housing stability through dedicated state appropriations.95% confidence
Rachel Talbot Ross (D) · 9 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · Senate Jul 1, 2025

LD 1453: Resolve, To Establish The Innovative Factory-Made Housing Working Group

This bill establishes a 36-member working group to examine factory-made housing options in Maine. The group includes representatives from housing industry associations (like the Home Builders Association and Manufactured Housing Association), state agencies (such as the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation), building code experts, and local government officials. Members are appointed by the Governor, Senate President, House Speaker, and agency directors to address zoning, building codes, and industry practices related to factory-built housing. The working group’s purpose is to study these issues, not to enact new laws.
Rick Bennett (I) · 6 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · House Jul 1, 2025

LD 1427: An Act Extending The Statute Of Limitations On Criminal Actions Involving Aggravated Sex Trafficking

LD 1427 extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting aggravated sex trafficking (a Class A or B crime) from 6 years to 20 years after the crime occurs. It applies to cases committed on or after the bill's effective date or where prosecution had not yet been barred by the previous 6-year limit. This change provides victims and prosecutors with a longer timeframe to pursue justice for these serious crimes without altering statutes for other offenses.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends prosecution window for sex trafficking victims, strengthening justice access without altering other laws. Aligns with victim protection and accountability indicators.92% confidence
Rachel Henderson (R) · 3 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · Senate Jul 1, 2025

LD 1986: An Act To Fund Collective Bargaining Agreements With Judicial Branch Employees

LD 1986 authorizes funding for collective bargaining agreements ratified by December 31, 2025, between the Judicial Department and four employee bargaining units: administrative services, supervisory services, professional services, and law enforcement. The bill adjusts salaries for these employees and provides similar treatment for excluded judicial employees under specific Maine statutes. It allocates up to $10 million from the General Fund to cover costs for fiscal years ending June 2026 and 2027. The funding is contingent on agreements being ratified by the December 31 deadline.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $10M from General Fund for judicial employee salary adjustments under collective bargaining agreements, increasing government spending on personnel costs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds collective bargaining agreements for judicial employees, adjusting salaries and providing similar treatment per Maine statutes, directly advancing workers' rights through negotiated compensation.95% confidence
Anne Carney (D)
signed · Maine · House Jul 1, 2025

LD 296: An Act To Appropriate Funds To The Department Of Environmental Protection, Lake Water Quality Restoration And Protection Fund

LD 296 allocates $2 million in one-time funding from the General Fund to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection for the Lake Water Quality Restoration and Protection Fund. The bill provides resources for specific projects that improve or maintain lake water quality across the state, with funding designated for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years. This funding directly supports the DEP’s efforts to address lake water quality issues but does not specify particular lakes or project details. The measure is a straightforward budget appropriation focused on environmental protection.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2M from General Fund for environmental water quality projects, directly funding a public service program within state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllocates $2M to DEP for lake water quality restoration, directly funding environmental protection of natural water resources per bill's purpose.95% confidence
Bill Bridgeo (D) · 9 co-sponsors
signed · Maine · House Jul 1, 2025

LD 215: An Act To Establish A Program To Assist Residents Of Large Recovery Residences

LD 215 establishes a rental assistance program administered by Maine's Department of Health and Human Services for residents of certified recovery residences with a capacity of 20 or more people. The program pays eligible individuals' monthly rent directly to the certified residence, not to the individual, provided they qualify for municipal general assistance under existing rules. It creates a dedicated interest-bearing fund to support this assistance, which carries over annually. The bill also modifies general assistance rules to prevent double-dipping, ensuring those receiving this rental aid are not also eligible for separate housing assistance under municipal programs.
Tavis Hasenfus (D) · 1 co-sponsor
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